Who's Funding? January 2026 - Muslim Charities Forum

Current grant funding opportunities

There’s a whole host of grant funding out there which can diversify and sustain your income streams, empowering your work. This round-up highlights grant funding currently open or available to UK charities, community groups and social enterprises.

Opportunities range from small community awards to larger strategic support, across themes including health, social disadvantage, youth wellbeing, climate action and community resilience.

Please check the deadlines and details of each funder for the most up-to-date information and don’t forget our grant funding page for more support!

Environmental & Community Inclusion

Great Big Green Week 2026!

Don’t miss the first Great Big Green Week 2026 training session, all about how to apply for funding for your community events and initiatives, including Great Big Green Week activities.

Whether you’re looking to hone your application writing skills, applying for funding for the first time and don’t know where to start, or just want to know more about community funding, this session is for you!

You will have the opportunity to learn from funders about what makes a successful funding application from, hear from Great Big Green Week organisers who have sourced funding for their events, and ask any questions you may have to a panel of experts.

The session will take place online on Tuesday 27th January, 6-7:30PM. Register here today!

Calisen Impact Charitable Trust

Focus: Sustainable energy and community sustainability initiatives including charities, schools and youth groups.
What they offer: Up to £10,000 per project.
Deadline: 31 March 2026.
More information: https://www.calisenimpactcharitabletrust.com/

Youth & Wellbeing Grants

Asda Foundation – Young Futures Fund

Focus: Improving mental health and wellbeing for teens aged 13–18 across the UK.
What they offer: £500 – £1,000 grants for grassroots projects.
Deadline: 20 January 2026.
Visit: https://asdafoundation.org/our-grants/young-futures-fund/

Education, Social Support & Local Impact

Brian & Ann Clark Fund

Focus: Poverty relief, education, and physical/mental wellbeing. Priority for families, young carers and small charities.
What they offer: £1,000 – £5,000 rolling grants via Cumbria Community Foundation.

More information here: Cumbria Community Foundation (for application guidance) : Cumbria Community Foundation – Connecting People Who Care With Causes That Matter

Forte Charitable Foundation

Focus: Small & medium UK charities tackling deprivation.
What they offer:
• Small Grants: £2,000 – £10,000
• Major Grants: £10,000 – £50,000 yearly or up to £100,000 over three years.
Deadline: Rolling.

More information here: Welcome to Forte (formerly Trusthouse) Charitable Foundation | Forte Charitable Foundation

Economic & Systemic Change

Friends Provident Foundation

Focus: Projects redesigning economic systems and strengthening long-term transformation.
What they offer: Typically £100,000 – £120,000 over two years.
Visit https://www.friendsprovidentfoundation.org.uk

Local & Community Partnerships

One Stop – Community Partnership

Focus: Local groups within 2 miles of a One Stop store working on food poverty, vulnerability, youth and environmental activities.
What they offer: Up to £1,000 plus support.
Status: Re-opens 2 March 2026.
More information here: https://www.onestop.co.uk/community

Broader Youth & Community Support

UK Community Foundations – Care Leavers Programme

Focus: Support for young people leaving care across the UK through local Community Foundations.

Find your local foundation: https://ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network/

Groundwork – Grassroots Grants

Focus: Small local groups with incomes under £25,000 making community impact.
What they offer: Up to £2,000 unrestricted.
Further information: Apply for a grant – Groundwork

Quick Entry

Benefact Group – Movement for Good (£1,000 Draw)

Focus: UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands & Isle of Man charities, CICs and not-for-profits.
What they offer: £1,000 unrestricted grants via random draws throughout the year.
Nominate: https://movementforgood.com/

Benefact Group – Movement for Good Special Draws

Focus: Themed draws supporting Health & Wellbeing, Community, and Animals & Wildlife.
What they offer: £5,000 unrestricted grants per award.
Visit: https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/

Find more information over on our Funding page, including our ‘Writing A Successful Grant Application‘ guide and Funding Compliance Checklist.

Who’s Funding? January 2026